In a message dated 11.15.04 1:37:48 PM, jennifer writes: > I think you misunderstand my point. I'm not walking any fence in my > practice. It's just that it's not enough to say to a mom "You should > breastfeed" and then feel guilty when they don't. > No, I do know what you are saying. It IS crucial to acknowledge the myriad factors influencing breastfeeding. I am sorry, I didn't convey very well what I was trying to say :). The *you* in my statement was not meant to single YOU out-everyone on lactnet knows that you're the *best*. *You* was meant to apply to pedi HCPs in general-are there any out there that have changed their culture in the way of BMC? *Perhaps* that could make a difference? >>L ynn Shea said: "Of course it is hard. Obviously I 'hear' what your saying but I'm sure that is what Bobbie Phillips and Anne Merewood felt when they initiated the changes in the breastfeeding climate at Boston Medical Center . However, These changes are the only thing that can explain their huge increase in breastfeeding with the same population that you describe. Breastfeeding became the *norm* at that hospital. I know that pedi HCPs are worried about alienating patients but until *you do what they do* (at BMC) and create a climate that shouts "we promote breastfeeding here!" and not "we try to walk the fence " (and yes that ould include posters etc!~) can you truly know how much of a factor you are"<< Lynn Shea Rn,Bsn,Ibclc formerly Franklin,Ma.....now Lakewood Ranch, Fl *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html